The nook is very simple to assemble
with tacky glue, it's basically an open front box. Since it's just 4 inches wide when assembled, I decorated all of the surfaces
before gluing it together, starting with the walls. I chose some
lovely muted Idea-Ology papers from Tim Holtz.
For the street, I knew I wanted to play
with one of the GSL Cobblestone stencils. Before using it, I sprayed
both sides with spray shellac. I was very careful not to
stencil over the assembly tabs so I blocked those with painter's
tape. I also knew I would have a set of wooden stairs at the back of
the alley so blocked off the spot those would be glued down as well.
I used Tim Holtz Matte Texture Paste
for the stones. This was my first time using both a stencil and
texture paste and I found it super easy.
And satisfying! I just lifted the
stencil and painter's tape off while the paste was still wet, ran the
stencil under water and it's ready for my next cobblestone project. I let this dry overnight then painted the stones.
The ceiling was covered with a neutral
paper. The stairs were made from one inch wooden blocks and lengths
of wooden dowels glued together.
The GSL Windows with Shutters 1 to 24
come with shutters whose sections are easily assembled with tacky glue.
The GSL 4 Panel Door 1 to 24 is
assembled in a similar fashion. It also comes with a door jamb.
I painted the shutters in a mustard
yellow and the window in an off white. I glued a piece of tissue
paper behind the windows and added a corgi saying hi.
The GSL Planter Box with Trellis 1 to 24 assembled easily. I added a small section
of dry foam to hold the tiny blossoms. I painted a few sections of
GSL Laser Cut Miniature Ivy available over at Alpha Stamps.
So cute when everything is assembled!
Here are the wall sections finished and
ready for assembly. I used a GSL Rustic Door 1 to 24 on this wall as
well as a bit of the miniature ivy. The medallion is molded bit of
paper clay. There is a kitty asleep in one of the GSL Decorative Windows 1 to 12 and some pretty banners hanging from them. The one
on the right is the EU flag.
The back wall has two more of the 1 to
24 windows as well as a Balcony 1:24 Scale.
Someone left a gift hanging from the doorknob, a bag of wine and
bread.
The right wall got the corgi windows,
trellis boxes and another one of the rustic doors.
Here's
how I made those rustic doorknobs. I took paper fasteners and
painted them with black nail polish. Once dry, I cut the fastener
head off and glued it in place.
The bag was sewn from a scrap of
fabric. The handle is made from braided embroidery thread.
So cute, I can't wait to make another!
An action shot (can you tell we're farmers...)? Thanks for stopping
by.
GSL Products Used
Balcony 1:24 Scale
Other Supplies Used
Tacky glue
Acrylic paint
Tim Holtz Idea-Ology papers
Spray shellac
Painter's tape
Tim Holtz matte Texture Paste
Paperclay
Printed images
Dry foam
Plastic flowers
Miniature resin wine bottle
Fabric scrap
Embroidery thread
